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Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

Melissa Brodeur December 23, 2009 No Comments

Formed in 2004, Rochester, New York-based Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has garnered a large grass roots following courtesy of itseclectic blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat Giant Panda recently release a new album LIVE UP this past fall. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has shared the stage with reggae greats Toots And The Maytals, The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration, Yellowman, Culture, The Meditations, Don Carlos, Morgan Heritage, Mad Professor, and Edi Fitzroy. They’ve been joined on stage by members of Thievery Corporation, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Brazilian Girl. Melissa Brodeur recently tossed a few quickies the band's way.

Steez

Shane Handler December 15, 2009 No Comments

As we all know, it’s damn near impossible to blow up on the jamband scene, so don’t let Steez fool you. After releasing their first feature length debut this past August, Creepfunk Crusade, the funky Madison kids did crack their first issue of Relix; get named New Groove of the Month on Jambands, receive a nod as one of the ten most influential Madison bands of the decade; and are currently in the running studio album of the year on the Homegrown Music Network, but that all comes after six years of pounding the pavement

The Kris Special

Kathrine Bryan December 9, 2009 No Comments

Tours, art and boys aside, this Southern California band wants to chill in your living room. When I met Nick Schutz last year, I never knew he was in a band. The night before our date, he was en route to the Knitting Factory in Hollywood for business matters. I asked him what his band sounded like.

Crash Kings

Shane Handler November 19, 2009 No Comments

LA based trio, Crash Kings, are putting their own unique spin on the three-man-band concept. Fusing keyboard-born compositions with agressive layers of rock, their crafty tunes are accomplished without the hint of a guitar. Incorporating a clavinet (a keyboard with guitar strings) outfitted through a distortion pedal, the result is an arsenal of innovative and rich sound.

Sound & Shape: The New and Unexpected Face of Prog Rock

Bob Lange November 11, 2009 No Comments

Nashville. Music City USA. The Country Music Capitol of the World. The home of Sound & Shape, perhaps the next big thing in prog rock. What? If that last one doesn't seem to fit, it's not just you. It's just as well, because there is plenty about this band that doesn't really fit, so to speak. In some ways that's been a blessing and in other ways a curse, but always a challenge to make the best music they can.

Portugal. The Man

Justine Hilton November 10, 2009 No Comments

From their article jumbling punctuation to their formation in Wasilla, Alaska, Portugal. The Man is a band that easily stands out. Through strong internet promotion (including a regularly updated blog) and charmingly innovative music, they delivered their fourth studio album, The Satanic Satanist last July 21, along with an acoustic version titled The Majestic Majesty. Glide spoke with lead singer John Gourley about his band's new albums and recent festival appearances.

Spiritual Rez

Melissa Brodeur October 26, 2009 No Comments

Spiritual Rez is a Reggae Horn Funk Dance Party that has been tirelessly touring the country while commanding an extremely positive and high energy sound. Since 2003, the band has shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites.

The Builders and Butchers

Justine Hilton October 13, 2009 No Comments

With their sophomore album Salvation is a Deep Dark Well, a headlining tour and frequent festival appearances, The Builders and the Butchers are getting their sound around. Originally formed in Alaska, the band started with the idea of playing "death themed songs" on the streets of Portland, Oregon to gain a following. Though they still keep their dark nature, they have certainly moved on to bigger venues and larger shows. Glide recently talked to front man Ryan Sollee about his peculiar creative endeavor.

Dethklok

Deborah J. Draisen October 9, 2009 No Comments

Dethklok's mere presence in any one location for an extended period of time brings fans to their knees, because of their godliness. And I got to interview them. Dethklok is: Nathan “Tonto” Explosion – Frontman and Visionary, Skwisgarr Skwigelf – Lead Guitar, Toki Wartooth – Rhythm Guitar and Keys, Pickles – Drums and William Murderface – Bass.

Brendan Benson On Tour

Ayan Farah September 29, 2009 No Comments

Returning to solo work as the Raconteurs take a break, Benson is back with a new album entitled My Old Familiar Friend that showcases his unshakeable instinct for crafting powerpop gems.

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